The principal aim of the International Conference on Nuclear Security: Global Directions for the Future was to share information on how to most successfully combat sub-State and criminal threats now and in the future, and to foster a better understanding and awareness of the global changes since 11 September 2001. The conference considered the threat of malicious acts involving nuclear and othe…
This book focuses on the latest reactor concepts, single pass core and experimental findings in thermal hydraulics, materials, corrosion, and water chemistry. It highlights research on supercritical-pressure light water cooled reactors (SCWRs), one of the Generation IV reactors that are studied around the world. This book includes cladding material development and experimental findings on heat …
Offering the most current and complete introduction to nuclear engineering available, this book contains new information on French, Russian, and Japanese nuclear reactors. All units have been revised to reflect current standards. Includes discussions of new reactor types including the AP600, ABWR, and SBWR as well as an extensive section on non-US design reactors; the nuclear Navy and its impac…
This book consist : Introduction; Overview on non-reactor nuclear facilities; Basic safety and radiological protection; Decommissioning strategy and planning; Decommissioning techniques and equipment; Design and operational features to simplify decommissioning; Decommissioning experience; and Conclusions. (jml)
This book contains information about Global energy system; Energy policy; Economics methods; Environmental impacts and costs of energy; Distributed generation and demand-side management; Generation technologies through the year 2025; Outlook for U.S. energy consumption and prices; Transportation systems; Infrastructure risk analysis and security; Electrical energy management; heating, Ventilati…
This book consist : Introduction; Core management; Handling and storage of fresh fuel; Implementation of the refuelling programme; Handling and storage of irradiated fuel; Handling and storage of core components; Preparation of fuel for dispatch; Administrative and organizational aspects; and Documentation. (Jml)
This book consist : Introduction; Objectives in the remediation of contaminated areas; Radiation protection in remediation situations; Legal and regulatory framework; Development and implementation of a remediation programme; Operational aspects of remediation; and Post-remediation activities. (Jml)
This book consist : Introduction; Safety objectives; Legislative and regulatory framework; Management of safety; Technical aspects of safety; and Verification of safety. (Jml)
Environmental impact of fossil fuel energy technologies, future needs for nuclear power, safety objectives, safety aspects of the next generation of current type nuclear power plants safety aspects of new designs and concepts for nuclear power plants, special safety issues: safety aspects of new designs and concepts for nuclear power plants, safety aspects of new designs and processes for the n…
This book consist : Introduction; General safety considerations in design; Specific safety considerations in desgin; Qualification and testing; and Quality assurance in design. (Jml)